U.S. & Canadian Housing Starts Not Yet Humbled by Higher Interest Rates
U.S. housing starts SAAR through August 2022 have been 1.635 million units, a +3.3% increase versus last year’s Jan-Aug average of 1.583 million units
Construction Economic News
September’s Mid-Month Economic Nuggets Report
September’s Mid-Month Economic Nuggets Report - With an Emphasis on Manufacturing Shipments & New Orders
Alex Carrick
Sep 20, 2022
Top 10 Project Starts in the U.S. - August 2022
The accompanying table records the top 10 project starts in the United States for June 2022.
Alex Carrick
Sep 16, 2022
Nonresidential Construction Starts Trend Graphs - August 2022
Below are six graphs recording 12-month moving averages of ConstructConnect’s nonresidential construction starts.
Alex Carrick
Sep 16, 2022
August's Nonresidential Construction Starts -26% M/M, +9% Y/Y, & +29% YTD
ConstructConnect announced today that July's volume of construction starts, excluding residential work, was $53.7 billion.
Alex Carrick
Sep 16, 2022
A Mainly Overcast August Jobs Report for Canada
In August, Canada's employment step back was -40,000 jobs. Canadian construction sector employment fell by -28,000 jobs in August.
Alex Carrick
Sep 16, 2022
Strength in Canadian City Labor Markets Broadly Distributed
For the construction sector alone, Toronto’s first-place jobs count of 237,000 is nearly equal to the next two largest figures combined.
Alex Carrick
Sep 8, 2022
In City Labor Markets, Texas is Hot, Florida is Hotter
Breaking down the hottest labor markets by city for all jobs and construction.
Alex Carrick
Sep 7, 2022
Winning More Work Starts Here: Expert Tips, Market Trends, and Data-Driven Construction Insights
ConstructConnect empowers construction professionals with data-driven insights, market trends, and expert analysis to help you build smarter and win more work. Our blog covers preconstruction strategies, economic forecasts, tech innovations, and industry best practices. Whether you're a contractor, subcontractor, architect, or supplier, stay informed and competitive with timely, expert content. Explore our latest articles and get the insights you need to stay ahead.